'War in Syria makes daily life a struggle'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Friday 10th August 2012: The International Herald Tribune analyses how daily life has changed for residents in the beseiged city of Aleppo; The Guardian compares the resources of the army and the rebels; we look at Chinese coverage of the Gu Kailai murder trial; and sprinter Usain Bolt dominates the track, and the newspapers - both across the world and in his home country.

IN THE PAPERS

By Katerina VITTOZZI

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Some articles from today’s international press review:

International Herald Tribune: ‘War in Syria makes daily life a struggle’

The Guardian: ‘Who has what in Syria’

The Jamaican Gleaner: ‘Kingston goes wild for Bolt’

28/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Taliban would applaud French ban on burqa”

The New York Times heavily criticized the proposed French ban on the full veil in public services in an editorial yesterday. Today, an op-ed is equally critical, demonstrating a clash between the American and French models for integrating minorities.

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28/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

It’s “judgment day” for Dominique de Villepin

The Clearstream case pitted the French President against former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, accused of covering up a smear campaign against Nicolas Sarkozy when he was Minister for the Interior. The verdict is due today and will be decisive for Villepin’s political future.

27/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Why men really feel less guilt than women”

The US papers are looking towards Obama’s first State of the Union address tonight but on a lighter note, we take a look at articles on documentaries made by chimps and why men feel less guilt than women.

27/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Burka non grata”

Libération leads with the headline “Burka non grata”, a reference to recommendations made to the French Parliament yesterday on banning the full veil in hospitals, post offices, on public transport and across all public services. Veiled women, it appears, are persona non grata in secular France.

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26/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Ethiopian Airlines crash and Baghdad bombings dominate headlines

Tragedy dominates the front pages of international papers this morning, however we take a look at some lighter stories too including P Diddy’s son’s extravagant 16th birthday party.